S&P Global Ratings Wins CLO Rating Agency of the Year at GlobalCapital's U.S. Securitization Awards 2026
Award highlights S&P Global Ratings' role in enhancing credit insights across structured credit markets
NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Ratings was named CLO Rating Agency of the Year at the 2026 GlobalCapital U.S. Securitization Awards, held on Thursday, 14 May in New York City. The award recognizes S&P Global Ratings' commitment to delivering high-quality, independent credit analysis that brings transparency to the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market, enabling investors, issuers, and market participants to make informed decisions with conviction.
This award showcases S&P Global Ratings' analytical rigor, deep market expertise, and consistent delivery of timely, actionable credit insights across one of the most dynamic segments of structured finance. With decades of experience rating CLOs globally, S&P Global Ratings continues to set industry standards for transparency, methodologies, and investor engagement in structured credit markets.
"As credit markets continue to expand to a broader range of investors, consistent and reliable credit analysis has never been more critical," said Paul Mutter, Chief Commercial Officer at S&P Global Ratings. "This award reflects our commitment to analytical excellence and our role in bringing transparency to structured finance markets. We are honored to be recognized by GlobalCapital and remain dedicated to providing independent opinions and insights that enable our clients to make informed investment decisions."
This award follows S&P Global Ratings' recent recognition as the Securitization Rating Agency of the Year and the European CLO Rating Agency of the Year earlier this year at the GlobalCapital European Securitizations Awards 2026, underscoring the firm's global leadership in credit ratings opinions across structured finance markets.
Key Highlights:
- S&P Global Ratings recognized for analytical excellence and transparency in U.S. CLO ratings
- Award reflects commitment to delivering independent, high-quality credit insights
- Builds on recent European awards for securitization and CLO rating leadership
For more information about S&P Global Ratings' structured finance solutions and insights, visit: https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/sectors/structured-finance
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About S&P Global Ratings
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